MORPHY AUCTIONS Thurs. Dec. 6th, 2012 Auction 2012-12-06 Auction - 969 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 36
153: Gabel's Double Dewey 5ยข & 25ยข Upright Slot Machine240: Corn Plaster Man Mechanical Foot Window Display.371: Rare Planters Peanut Electric Tapper.
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Denver, PA, United States
Auction Details

MORPHY AUCTIONS Thurs. Dec. 6th, 2012 Auction

Premier Auction, December 06 - December 08, 2012

Please Note: Auction Starts At 9AM


Morphys Dec. 6-8 Premier Auction features prized collections of robots, advertising figures, vintage Western collectibles, and toys of all types

2,800-lot sale also includes banks, comic books, soldiers and Mr. Peanut rarities.


More info coming soon.
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Popper's Cigars Embossed Tin Sign.: 1930s with a few shallow bends and no meaningful wear. Condition (Near Mint). Size 11 - 1/4" x 35 - 1/4".
0842: Popper's Cigars Embossed Tin Sign.Est. $200-$350
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Hoffman House Cigar Cardboard Sign.: Original frame. Circa 1905 with great graphics. Small chip on frame edge with light to medium soiling and small marks on the sign. Condition (Very Good). Size Framed: 29 - 1/2" x 21 - 1/2".
0843: Hoffman House Cigar Cardboard Sign.Est. $600-$900
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1901 LeRoy Cigars Colorful Ad.: Likely a paper or magazine insert piece. A few vertical closed tears in the bottom areas and minor soiling and small paper bends. Framed under glass. Condition (Very Good Plus). Size Framed: 20" x
0844: 1901 LeRoy Cigars Colorful Ad.Est. $250-$500
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1882 Currier & Ives Chromolithographs.: Greenback Tobacco. Numbers 9 and 10, companion pieces in this historical and period-humorous series. In old frames under old glass. Moderate soiling with little wear. Condition (Excellent). Size Each
0845: 1882 Currier & Ives Chromolithographs.Est. $400-$800
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Bulldog Key-Wind Display Sign with Original Box.: Cardboard and wood construction with restored or added lettering. Outstanding display piece with only light soiling and light edge wear or small edge bends. The Black kid bobs up and down as the dog
0846: Bulldog Key-Wind Display Sign with Original Box.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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The Orient Cigars Paper Sign.: Circa 1900. Large, impressive and beautifully framed under archival UV glass in wide gold gesso frame, with double matting. Interestingly, this poster boasts a litho like that of early cigar labels,
0847: The Orient Cigars Paper Sign.Est. $2,500-$4,500
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El Verso Cigar Glass Change Receiver.: Circa 1915 on four short pedestals. The red reverse paint is restored in vinyl. Tiny edge nicks, light wear. Condition (Excellent). Size 8" x 11".
0848: El Verso Cigar Glass Change Receiver.Est. $125-$300
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Tin African American Man with Cigar & Top Hat.: Coin slot for 10ยข but no mechanism. Several holes are present in tin and paint has chips. Still has a great overall look. Condition (Excellent). Size 29 - 1/2" T.
0849: Tin African American Man with Cigar & Top Hat.Est. $500-$1,000
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Tin Tobacco Trade Sign Display.: Depicting Alexandre with cards and pipes. Mounted on wooden base. Minor paint loss overall. Condition (Excellent). Size 29 - 1/2" T.
0850: Tin Tobacco Trade Sign Display.Est. $500-$800
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Santa Bana Cigar Cutter & Matchstrike.: Average overall wear. Condition (Very Good). Size 7 - 3/4" T.
0851: Santa Bana Cigar Cutter & Matchstrike.Est. $200-$400
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Poet Cigar Early Key-Wind Nipper.: Mild plating loss and medium wear. Condition (Very Good). Size 4 - 1/2" T.
0852: Poet Cigar Early Key-Wind Nipper.Est. $200-$400
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El Indio Cigars Key-Wind Nipper/Matchstrike.: Early item with mild plating loss and wear. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 7" x 5 - 1/4".
0853: El Indio Cigars Key-Wind Nipper/Matchstrike.Est. $200-$400
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Bronze Mechanical Bird Match Dispenser.: Working. Reproduction. Condition (Excellent). Size 6" L.
0854: Bronze Mechanical Bird Match Dispenser.Est. $300-$500
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Betsy Ross Cigar Cutter/Matchstrike.: Great-looking early piece with only light wear. Condition (Excellent). Size 7 - 3/4" T.
0855: Betsy Ross Cigar Cutter/Matchstrike.Est. $400-$700
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Early Oak Cigar Lighter.: Label is a later addition/change. Some plating wear. Case is refinished. Condition (Excellent). Size 15 - 1/2" T.
0856: Early Oak Cigar Lighter.Est. $300-$500
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Lot of 2: Figural Advertising Match Holders.: Includes one fly and one turtle, both with advertising on the back. Bottom half of fly is a reproduction. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 5 - 1/2" L.
0857: Lot of 2: Figural Advertising Match Holders.Est. $200-$300
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Brass Cottage/House Figural Match Holder.: Nice detail. Reproduction. Condition (Excellent). Size 4 - 1/4" T.
0858: Brass Cottage/House Figural Match Holder.Est. $300-$500
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Cast Iron Indian Ashtray/Cigar Stand.: Cigar labels underneath glass bowl/ashtray. Some overall wear. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 33 - 3/4" T.
0859: Cast Iron Indian Ashtray/Cigar Stand.Est. $200-$400
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Tobacco Tag Collection in Biscuit Tin Lid.: Over 50 pieces with some great graphics and tough tags included. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Tin: 8 - 3/4" x 9".
0860: Tobacco Tag Collection in Biscuit Tin Lid.Est. $100-$250
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Lot of 10: 1939 & 1940 Play Ball Baseball Cards.: Includes HOFrs Carl Hubbell, Bobby Doerr, and Hank Greenberg. Some creasing and wear. Condition (Very Good).
0861: Lot of 10: 1939 & 1940 Play Ball Baseball Cards.Est. $200-$400
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T-205 Wallace Baseball Card.: Series of 100. Back marked "Baseball Caramels American Carmel Company". One crease across middle with one slight tear to left middle. Condition (Fair).
0862: T-205 Wallace Baseball Card.Est. $50-$100
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Early Composition Baseball Nodder.: Marked "Made in Germany" on back. Appears to be an umpire with hands in pocket. Nodder still bobs. Minor chipping and wear but very little damage, especially to such an early piece. Condition (Very
0863: Early Composition Baseball Nodder.Est. $200-$400
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Early Spalding Leather Catcher's Mitt.: Marked "1387 Spalding" on inside and "Easy Flex". Some wear overall. Condition (Very Good). Size 10 - 1/2" x 11".
0864: Early Spalding Leather Catcher's Mitt.Est. $100-$300
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Early Multi-Autographed Baseball.: Autographs include John Molnar. Appears to possibly be a Minor League ball. Does have a significant amount of wear. Condition (Good - Very Good).
0865: Early Multi-Autographed Baseball.Est. $100-$200